Stay cool: Crime prevention advocates Ch’ng (left) and Bok advise the public to check on traffic updates and keep calm if they get caught in a traffic jam.
PETALING JAYA: More vehicles are expected to ply the roads during the Hari Raya break, so Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation national exco member Datuk Seri Johny Ch’ng Ewe Gee said road users should plan their journey accordingly.
This is especially true for those travelling long distances to avoid being caught in a traffic jam, he said.
“The people should abide by the directive of the traffic police under Ops Selamat.
“They should also stick to the speed limit and adhere to the traffic rules and regulations at all times,” he said when contacted.
Ch’ng said before starting their journey, the public could check the travel time advisories updated by highway concessionaires.
“Make sure you have enough rest and inspect your vehicles before hitting the road,” he added.
Kuala Lumpur Crime Prevention Practitioners Association chairman Bok Siew Mun said that road users stuck in traffic should remain calm and patient.
He urged them not to commit offences such as jumping queues, overtaking on double lanes, beating traffic lights, speeding, using cellphones while driving, not wearing safety belts and using the emergency lanes.
“If you’re feeling sleepy or tired, make sure you head to the nearest Rest & Relax (R&R) spot to get some rest,” he said.
Bok also advised people not to reveal their absences from home on social media.
Be mindful of what to post and share on Facebook, he said.
“Thieves may be monitoring and would seize the opportunity to act if they found out that no one was at home,” he said.
According to the Statistics Department, out of the 41,479 property crime cases in 2021, house break-ins and thefts accounted for 11,352.
